Joey Chestnut out of 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

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Joey Chestnut out of 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest over deal with rival brand​

Joey Chestnut said he was "gutted" by the decision to ban him from the annual competition​

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Joey Chestnut, the legendary competitive eater, will not participate in the 2024 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Chestnut, who has won the event 16 times and is the eight-time defending champion, recently signed a deal to represent Impossible Foods, a rival vegan brand to Nathan's.

A statement from Major League Eating said that organizers tried to accommodate Chestnut and his team, but to no avail.

"MLE and Nathan's went to great lengths in recent months to accommodate Joey and his management team, agreeing to the appearance fee and allowing Joey to compete in a rival unbranded hot dog eating contest on Labor Day.

For nearly two decades we have worked under the same basic hot dog exclusivity provisions. However, it seems that Joey and his managers have prioritized a new partnership with a different hot dog brand over our long-time relationship."

“Joey Chestnut is an American hero. We would love nothing more than to have him at the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. We hope he returns when he is not representing a rival brand.”

Chestnut said he was "gutted" by the decision on social media later on Tuesday night. He also said he didn't have any contract with MLE or Nathan's, and that the decision to ban him was simply an attempt to "change the rules."

Chestnut also said he learned of the decision through the reports on Tuesday.

 

[TechRaiderRider]

wrong weiner, joey -

 

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[AlaskaGuy]

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[Meadowlark]

Banning the current world champion hot dog eater won't be popular with Joey's large fan following. this is the equivalant of banning Tiger Woods from competing in the PGA.

 

[Bama Believer]

when goober was getting ready for the pie eating contest, Andy asked, what do you do, Starve yourself for a week,
Goober said thats where your wrong, you stuff yourself for a week and stretch your stomach out.
Facts!